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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,096.54, 108,155.10 and 22,180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,096.54, 108,155.10 and 22,180.80 is: 33,274.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,096.54 : 108,155.10 = 22,180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,096.54/108,155.10 = 22,180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,096.54x = 108,155.10 × 22,180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,096.54x = 2,398,966,642.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,966,642.08/72,096.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,274.37

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